People Advisor

Syme Drummond Ltd; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consultancy is seeking a People Advisor to join their team in Dundee. This hybrid role involves managing employee relations cases, supporting managers, and contributing to strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in employee relations, excel in problem-solving and communication, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This position offers competitive salary and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employee relations, solid understanding of employment legislation.
• Ability to manage sensitive cases with discretion.
• Self-starter who thrives in both independent and team environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations cases including grievance and absence.
• Support managers with wellbeing and absence management.
• Contribute to People Operations projects and compliance.

Skills

Employee relations management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

People Advisor – Permanent, Hybrid

Location: Dundee | Salary: Up to £42,500

About The Role

Syme Drummond are thrilled to be working with this exciting customer on this opportunity. At DC Thomson, a company with purpose, you’ll be making a positive impact on the communities they serve. They own some of the country’s best-loved media brands, from news and sport to comics, puzzles, entertainment, genealogy, and tech services.

As a People Advisor, you’ll be at the heart of the People Operations team, managing a busy and varied caseload of employee relations (ER) cases while supporting managers through complex and sensitive situations. Alongside casework, you’ll contribute to projects that drive positive change across the organisation. It’s a perfect balance of hands‑on ER work and strategic involvement, where your proactive, solutions‑focused approach will make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage ER cases including absence, grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, and performance issues.
• Support managers with wellbeing conversations and absence management, liaising with Occupational Health where needed.
• Lead processes such as random drug and alcohol testing in line with policy.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing clear guidance on complex or high-risk situations.
• Maintain compliance with HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Contribute to People Operations projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience in ER, policy, and procedure, with a strong grasp of employment legislation.
• Comfortable managing a high volume of sensitive cases with confidence and discretion.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Calm, personable, and able to build strong relationships with managers and colleagues.
• Enjoys working both independently and collaboratively in a supportive team environment.

Who This Role Will Suit

Experience in a similar role is essential, along with confidence in communicating sensitive information to managers and employees, and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

This role will suit someone who is reliable, diligent, and calm under pressure. Someone who takes pride in delivering employee relations advice that is both accurate and human, ensuring compliance while supporting colleagues with clarity, care, and professionalism.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Please apply via the link or reach out to [e-mail] for more information.